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Thomas jefferson
Title: Thomas jefferson
Category: Law & Government / Government & Politics
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Thomas jefferson
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), 3d PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. As the
author of the Declaration of Independence and the Virginia Statute for Religious
Freedom, he is probably the most conspicuous champion of political and spiritual
freedom in his country's history. He voiced the aspirations of the new nation in matchless
phrase, and one may doubt if any other American has been so often quoted. As a public
official--legislator, diplomat, and executive--he served the province …showed first 75 words of 3771 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 3771 total…of a late-hour appointee as justice of the peace.
The effort to remove partisan judges by impeachment was a virtual failure, and the
Federalists remained entrenched in the judiciary, though they became less actively
partisan. The Louisiana Purchase These partial political failures were more than
compensated by the purchase of Louisiana in 1803, the most notable achievement of
Jefferson's presidency. His concern for the free navigation of the Mississippi River had
caused him, while secretary of
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